Is Metagross Good in Legends: Z-A Playthrough?
Team Flare Nouveau Griselle uses Metagross at level 60, and your Mega Metagross can outperform hers. Steel and Psychic coverage resists an enormous list of damage types while the Mega form's physical Attack hits on fast cooldowns. Available through Hyperspace at level 63 or evolved from the Beldum line. One of the strongest Pokemon in the endgame.
How to Get Metagross in Legends: Z-A
Metagross appears at moderate rates across 1 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Metagross Weakness
Metagross is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. With 9 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Metagross's physical bulk (base 130 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Metagross Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Metagross
 Fletchinder Fire | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Fletchinder builds →Flame Wheel 2x33-39% | ||
 Diggersby NormalGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Diggersby builds →Bulldoze 2x26-32% Brutal Swing 2x18-21% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Houndoom builds →Dark Pulse 2x68-80% Fire Fang 2x37-44% | ||
 Honedge SteelGhost | C | |
 Litleo FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Litleo builds →Flamethrower 2x58-68% Earth Power 2x38-46% Crunch 2x19-23% | ||
Diggersby NormalGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Diggersby builds →Dig 2x31-37% Brutal Swing 2x16-20% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
 Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Pyroar builds →Overheat 2x110-129%KO Earth Power 2x51-60% Snarl 2x31-37% | ||
 Doublade SteelGhost | C | |
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Houndoom builds →Flamethrower 2x77-90% Dark Pulse 2x68-80% | ||
 Banette Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Banette builds →Phantom Force 2x59-70% Knock Off 2x29-34% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Pyroar builds →Overheat 2x109-129%KO Earth Power 2x50-60% Snarl 2x32-37% | ||
Doublade SteelGhost | C | |
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Houndoom builds →Flamethrower 2x76-89% Dark Pulse 2x68-80% | ||
Banette Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Banette builds →Phantom Force 2x58-69% Knock Off 2x28-34% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x111-131%KO Dark Pulse 2x69-82% | ||
Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Pyroar builds →Overheat 2x111-131%KO Earth Power 2x51-60% Snarl 2x31-37% | ||
Doublade SteelGhost | C | |
Banette Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Banette builds →Phantom Force 2x60-72% Knock Off 2x30-35% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x109-129%KO Dark Pulse 2x68-81% | ||
Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Pyroar builds →Overheat 2x107-127%KO Earth Power 2x50-59% Snarl 2x31-37% | ||
Doublade SteelGhost | C | |
Banette Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Banette builds →Phantom Force 2x58-69% Knock Off 2x29-34% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x113-133%KO Dark Pulse 2x70-83% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Pyroar builds →Overheat 2x111-131%KO Earth Power 2x51-60% Snarl 2x32-38% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x142-167%KO Shadow Ball 2x88-104%KO | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Staraptor builds →Close Combat27-32% U Turn16-19% Double Edge13-16% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPixilate ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves View Sylveon builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Clefable builds →Moonblast7-8% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Metagross View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain5-5% | ||
Metagross Evolutions
End of the line. Metagross caps a three-stage chain that started at Beldum. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are takes forever to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+80 over Beldum), and Metagross peaks at 600 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
LZA Metagross Best Moveset
Held ItemMetagrossite activates AbilityTough Claws boosting contact moves alongside 145 Attack and 150 Defense at 110 Speed. Steel and Psychic TermStab fires on fast cooldowns with elite power behind the bulkiest offensive frame among Mega Pokemon. The moveset tanks hits and deals boosted contact damage simultaneously.
Best Build
Metagross best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Bullet Punch
- Psychic Fangs
- Meteor Mash
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Metagross cleanly, with Steel Beam and Psychic anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Because the magnetic powers of these Pokémon get stronger in freezing temperatures, Metagross living on snowy mountains are full of energy.
Metagross Legends: Z-A Guide
For Legends: Z-A, we rate Metagross B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. At 600 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Earthquake with Assault Vest is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Z-A, but Metagross does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Metagross hits 700 BST.
Clear Body is the go-to ability for Metagross. It prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. Its hidden ability Light Metal can work in specific setups.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Metagross is a physical attacker with base 135 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Metagross has appeared in 16 titles over 8 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves